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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.49, 498.83 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.49, 498.83 and 237.06 is: 327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.49 : 498.83 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.49/498.83 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.49x = 498.83 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.49x = 118,251.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,251.45/361.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.13

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